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I spent two wonderful weeks here. I was warmly welcomed by the teachers and students, as well as by two families who agreed to host me during my stay. At school, I was able to attend various classes, discover original teaching methods, and assist with language classes. I also had the opportunity to take part in an outing to Sonnentor and a creative Friday. I really enjoyed the general atmosphere (cheerful and friendly), the daily schedule (very different from the French school schedule !) and the community spirit where everyone helps each other. Outside of school, which is already a rich experience in itself, there is also a lot to see and do in the region (Brno, Uherské Hradiště, Velehrad, Javorina, Sonnentor in Cejkovice, Skanzen in Strážnice to name a few). Teachers will always have good recommendations and it is common for colleagues to go out together. I would definitely recommend coming to help out at this place. It's more than just volunteering ! Thank you all again for your hospitality, and a special thank you to Veronika, Pavel, Aňa, Barbora, Miša, Alois, and Meda. I had a great time with you <3.

My best friend and I had a great experience with David and his wife Jacqui. Divid picked us up with the car in Comares (the closest village) and took us shopping to a small supermarket the same day. He was a very sympathetic, funny and communicative guy from the beginning. We mainly helped with the renovation of their house in Comares, doing heavy work like transporting scrap with a wheelbarrow or getting rid of stones in the floor. But it was very fair as he never said anything if we took a break and even gave us hours off for hard days. We really liked his clear communication, what he expected us to do and how we should do it. This is a very important part of working for us. We also got 60€ for food per week, which was not enough to cover all our expenses for two persons, but still a good support. In return we could stay in a comfortable accommodation privately with the best view for sunrises ever. David was also very open for a chat and recommended us activities for our further travelling. Thank you David and Jacqui! All the best and good luck with the ongoing renovation!

We spent two and a half weeks with Anneke and Willem — and not to forget Django, Boris and Janosz. We can honestly say that the four of us had a beautiful synergy: easy interaction, lots of things in common, lovely conversations, and wonderful meals together. Anneke and Willem are warm, welcoming people with a great sense of humor, and we immediately felt at ease with them. Their home is spacious, pleasant, and comfortable. And Django, Boris and Janosz are sweet animals, each with their own character. We even learned new things about dogs — wonderful! As for the tasks, we prepared the vegetable garden for winter, removed all the weeds, and spread straw. We pruned the linden trees, cleared weeds from the driveways and between the paving stones, re-grouted parts of it, planted lots of flowerbulbs in the garden, repaired a fence, trimmed the hedge back into shape, and tidied the garden shed and firewood. We were lucky with the weather and were able to work outside a lot, with beautiful views over the polder, both at the front and the back of the house. Vincent and Anneke often cooked together, and they turned out to be a perfect match in the kitchen as well. Ried is a very quiet, rural village, with the Wadden Sea, Franeker, Leeuwarden, and charming small villages close by. The bus stop is within walking distance — very convenient! As for cultural exchange, that wasn’t really necessary, since we are Dutch ourselves. ;-) We had a wonderful time with Anneke and Willem and would love to come back again. Perhaps in spring? To see everything come into bloom again… 😁🌷

Highly recommend Skyler who is a lovely person, really friendly, great worker and motivator in a team and we hope she will come back again one day

We highly recommend Francesca she is a lovely person and hard worker and amazing chef who left her yurt lovely and clean and tidy. We hope she will return

Andrea you were a very nice, gentle and happy person to host. With a nice energy you brought ‘Italy’ to our center and surprised us with home made pizza! Andrea we get to know you as willing to help, whatever help was needed. You were gentle wih all the animals, especialy with Huub our Hooperswan, and a very hard (and precise) worker! Thank you for sharing the love for the animals, your energy and your nice meals (partly cooked with Marghe). Hope to see you again! The team

Our dear lovely Brandon,...You know I could never thank you enough, you stuck by me and my babies during a very difficult time always with the most positive energy, with all the love and support! You are truly such a special being, we miss you terribly, since day one the whole pack fell in love with you and Damian still waits for you, I swear. I dont know what we wouldve done without you, you saw how difficult things can get when you build something on your own and try to mantain it so I will for ever thank you, specially for being not only so loving but so RELIABLE

Richard has just been to stay with us for 10 days - it would have been longer but the weather was against us! However this did not deter Richard! When you look at his profile you will think he is a little on the " older" side BUT do not le t this put you off from having him join you!!! His enthusiasm and energy certainly put us to shame and he worked harder and quicker than some we have had half his age! He gives each task his full energy and is a huge asset! He has a farm background and so willing to work hard even when the weather was against us and did so much in his time that we were very sorry he had to go! Not only is a he a hard worker but also very pleasant to just hang out and chat with and was a delight to host!! He is welcome back anytime and we wish him the very best in his onward travels!

I volunteered for 2 months at the Kindergarten on the San Jerónimo site, around 30 minutes by car ( from the accommodation), which was provided by Boris and I was picked up every morning at around 8 am.by a lovely driver called Fredy ( on whom I subjected my terrible Spanish- and Google translate!). The teacher there was lovely and spoke very good English, which she used constantly with the children.She made use of me, in the form of of checking pronunciation and the occasional vocabulary enquiry and I would correct the occasional mistake with her afterwards, which she was very grateful for and made sure she incorporated it quickly into her speech. As it's opened fairly recently, there is only a small number of children there , between the ages of 2 and 4.In the morning there is 'circle time' with a lot of singing in English and waking the body up exercises! ( quite a lot of puffing from me and declining many twirls!). Then working at the tables and a delicious snack at 10 am, prepared by the main kindergarten. Lunch is also provided and there was always a vegetarian option available. I was picked up at 1 pm and taken to the language school in central Cusco ( I paid for this ride, but could have opted for the much cheaper 1 sole bus trip, but took the easier and more comfortable car!), where I had Spanish lessons every afternoon ( which I also paid for. Cusco is a very interesting city, with lots to do and many trips to go on at weekends or in the afternoons, if you don't opt for the Spanish lessons.I did the Inca Trail, which was an amazing experience. The accommodation was where I met some lovely volunteers and teachers; from Turkey, Germany, Ireland and 2 from Peru. It was lovely to have their company in my home away from home and have made friends for life.... Definitely an experience not to be missed.

Nolen stayed with us for two weeks, and honestly, he did a lot of work — more than we expected. He helped us move stones, cut trees, and bring stones from the river. We were building a chicken coop during his time here, and he jumped fully into the project. He made adobe bricks, mixed cob so many times that he actually became really good at it, and worked with full dedication every day. Along with the main work, he also helped with all the daily chores — filling water, washing dishes, making milk tea, and whatever else was needed around the farm. He was reliable, patient, and always ready to join in. We were really happy to host him and would definitely recommend him to any future hosts. He will be a great help wherever he goes.

Nacho is a very nice, intelligent and calm person to have as a volunteer. He stayed with us for 6 weeks and took care of the driving, garden and dogs. He’s an excellent driver and also a great cook. We had interesting conversations about life in general and those were enlightening! Have a great Christmas with your family and maybe see you back in spring!

Je ne sais pas si le trésor caché dans la falaise existe, et si un jour tu reviendras pour le chercher. Pour moi, le trésor, il est dans ces rencontres improbables de gens que nous découvrons. Et bien sûr, tu en fais partie, avec tout ce que tu nous as apporté de convivialité, d'échanges et de rires partagés. Et surtout, je n'oublie pas ce goût du travail bien fait et cette persévérance dans l'effort, ces nombreuses heures de travail que tu m'as offertes et qui nous ont permis d'achever le projet de fermeture du local que nous avions entrepris. En attendant de trouver le trésor, nous te souhaitons de rencontrer la belle pirate qui t'aidera sur le chemin de tes recherches.

Spent a wonderful 10 days, Sarah Jane and Andy are great hosts. Communication leading up to my arrival was excellent. Accommodations and meals were good and work expectation was fair and reasonable. They really want to provide a good experience for workaways. I felt welcomed and very comfortable. It was a pleasure... thank you SJ and Andy!

Nour is an excellent host - very kind and generous, and full of interesting stories about Paris. We had a great conversation while walking through the streets, seeing some of the most beautiful areas of the city. Nour is a very thoughtful and I immediately felt comfortable in his company, + his home is lovely.

We had a wonderful first experience volunteering at Ala's and Lyndon's shelter. They are friendly and kind hosts. Always available for any questions and they work very hard for their fury friends 🐕. We spent 2 amazing weeks caring for the dogs and cats and exploring the area during free time. The accommodation provides everything you need and it's easy to find whatever you need by foot or scooter. We highly recommand it for anyone ready to involve for the animals! Thanks again to Ala and Lyndon for your trust and the good time we spent together. We hope to see you again soon!

Natsumi es una persona increíble, gran colaboradora y con un Li do carácter. Siempre será bienvenida

Federica y Oscar son unos grandes, seres humanos. Les agradecemos mucho su colaboración en la finca. Realmente tienen un gran espíritu y ganas de aprender. Siempre serán bienvenidos

Lena was 2 month with us. Whe helped in many ways: Fieldwork, coffee picking, painting, household and arts and crafts. She is a very active person and eager to learn new skills. We has a good time together. All the best for your further trip Lena. un abrazo cordial de Daniel y Carmen

Trotz ihrer persönlichen Situation hat Emma sich sehr bemüht, sich bei uns wohlzufühlen und hat sich engagiert eingebracht. Sie hat uns mit ihren veganen Kreationen verwöhnt und ist geblieben, bis wir eine passende Ersatzlösung gefunden hatten. Das haben wir sehr geschätzt. Es war schön, Emma kennenzulernen und sie als Gast bei uns zu haben. Mit ihrer ruhigen und angenehmen Art war sie eine grosse Unterstützung. Wir hoffen, dass Emma einen guten Ort für ihre weiteren Abenteuer gefunden hat und wünschen ihr von Herzen alles Gute.

Accogliere Lynn e Bill è stata una esperienza molto positiva. Sono state persone molto disponibili ad aiutare nei lavori di giardinaggio e nella pulizia degli spazi esterni, nella sistemazione della legna, nel tagliare le siepi e nel raccogliere le foglie autunnali. In casa il loro aiuto è stato prezioso nel riordinare alcuni spazi interni e nel cucinare. Lo scambio con Lynn e Bill ha portato molti momenti di allegria e di condivisione, davvero piacevoli. Si sono impegnati moto anche nel provare a comunicare in lingua italiana. Se vorranno ritornare saranno i benvenuti.